Save thousands of kronor: Electric scooter/electric bike vs. car
Commuting to work or school can be a big expense, but how much does it really cost to drive a car compared to riding an electric scooter or e-bike? In this article, we make a detailed comparison of the costs of three different means of transportation: a car (Volkswagen Golf, Sweden's best-selling car model in 2023), the electric scooter iScooter i10 Pro , and the electric bike Duotts C29 Pro .
1. Basic cost and purchase price
| Transport | Price | Lifespan (estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf (used 2023, average price) | SEK 250,000 | 15 years |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 6,990 SEK | 3 years |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 16,990 SEK | 5 years |
Buying a car is a big investment, while an electric scooter or electric bike costs significantly less.
2. Fuel cost vs. electricity cost
| Transport | Consumption | Cost per mile |
| Volkswagen Golf | 0.6 l/mile (petrol) | SEK 12/mile (at SEK 20/l petrol) |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 1.2 kWh per charge, 35 km range | SEK 0.34/mile (at SEK 1.00/kWh) |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 1.5 kWh per charge, 70 km range | SEK 0.21/mile (at SEK 1.00/kWh) |
Commuting 10 km per day costs:
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Car: 1,200 SEK/month
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Electric scooter: SEK 3.40/month
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Electric bike: SEK 2.10/month
3. Maintenance and service
| Transport | Annual service cost |
| Volkswagen Golf | 8,000 SEK |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 500 SEK |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 1,000 SEK |
Cars require regular service and repairs that are more expensive than maintaining an electric scooter or electric bicycle.
4. Parking
| Transport | Cost |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1,500 SEK/month (average parking in the city) |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 0 kr |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 0 kr |
Electric scooters and e-bikes can be parked for free, while cars often have high parking costs.
5. Congestion tax
| Transport | Cost |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1,000 SEK/month (Stockholm, does not apply to electric cars) |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 0 kr |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 0 kr |
Electric scooters and electric bicycles are exempt from congestion tax.
6. Insurance
| Transport | Monthly cost |
| Volkswagen Golf | 800 SEK |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 100 SEK |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 150 SEK |
Cars have higher insurance costs than electric bicycles and electric scooters.
7. Annual vehicle tax
| Transport | Annual tax |
| Volkswagen Golf | 4,000 SEK |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 0 kr |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 0 kr |
Cars have an annual tax that electric scooters and electric bicycles are completely exempt from.
8. Conclusion: How much cheaper is an electric scooter and electric bicycle?
If we add up all the monthly costs:
| Transport | Fuel/Electricity | Service | Parking | Congestion tax | Insurance | Tax | Total per month |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1,200 SEK | 667 kr | 1,500 SEK | 1,000 SEK | 800 SEK | 333 kr | 5,500 SEK |
| iScooter i10 Pro | 3.40 kr | 42 kr | 0 kr | 0 kr | 100 SEK | 0 kr | 145 kr |
| Duotts C29 Pro | 2.10 kr | 83 kr | 0 kr | 0 kr | 150 SEK | 0 kr | 235 kr |
Savings per year:
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Electric scooter: SEK 5,500 - SEK 145 = SEK 64,260/year
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Electric bicycle: SEK 5,500 - SEK 235 = SEK 63,180/year
Commuting with an electric scooter or electric bike can save you over SEK 64,000 per year compared to owning and driving a car!
Conclusion
If you're looking for a cheaper and more convenient way to get around town, an electric scooter or e-bike is a great option. Not only will you save thousands of kronor each year, but you'll also avoid parking hassles, congestion tax, and high fuel costs. Check out models like the iScooter i10 Pro and Duotts C29 Pro and start saving money today!